What is a Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD)? Print

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A Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) is one of the main categories of top-level domains in the Domain Name System (DNS) of the Internet. These domains are not tied to any specific country and are open for global registration.

Examples of gTLDs:

  • .com – Commercial websites
  • .org – Organizations (often non-profits)
  • .net – Networks
  • .info – Informational sites
  • .biz – Business use

In recent years, many new gTLDs have been introduced, including:

  • .app, .online, .shop, .tech, .blog, and many more.

gTLDs are regulated by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), and anyone can register them—unless restricted by policy or purpose.


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